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This was due in large part to the widespread damage that occurred in many school buildings that allowed for the growth of mold, a common asthma trigger. Water damage, flooding and a lack of electricity that prevented timely repairs and caused mechanical air movement and treatment to cease, all provided for conditions that were conducive for mold growth. ...
Last week, Governor Gregg Abbott added dozens of counties to his emergency declaration due to flooding and heavy rains across Texas. Countless homes and buildings have been damaged or destroyed by floodwaters and many others have suffered water damage due to leaking exteriors. ...
“Some of these fungi, such as Mucor, are also found in indoor environments following a flood or other water damage events leading to mold growth in buildings. ...
Rising flood waters across West Africa are intensifying health risks for millions of people, and adding to the impact of the food price crisis. ...